Scholarship Directory

Overview

The Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund supports tuition and book expenses for current Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) students who are members of historically underrepresented groups in aviation and the sciences, specifically African American, Caribbean, or Hispanic students, or members of specified engineering, aviation, African, or Caribbean student organizations. The scholarship was originally started as the Alpha Eagle Book Scholarship in 2011 at ERAU. The Alpha Eagle Aviation and Science Foundation Fund was later established at the Central Florida Foundation in the fall 2014 by Embry-Riddle alumnus Mark Giddarie, DBA (DB 98).

Eligibility

Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and show campus or community involvement. Applicant must be a member of one of the following historically underrepresented groups in aviation or the sciences: African American, Caribbean, or Hispanic, or the applicant can be a member of one of the following student organizations: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Organization for Black Aeronautical Professionals (OBAP), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), African Student Association (ASA), Caribbean Student Association (CSA).

Required documentation

• Official transcript from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• 1-2 page essay/personal statement
• Documentation of financial need may also be required

Award information

The scholarship process will award up to three students each with a $1,000 scholarship. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University staff will review applications and submit the top three candidates to the Central Florida Foundation staff for final review. The following will be considered when making the selection:

1. Meeting essay requirements (1-2 pages in length, answering the essay topic/questions succinctly, correct grammar and punctuation)
2. Academic achievement shown through transcript including GPA
3. Campus involvement – involvement in clubs and organizations
4. Off-campus involvement – involvement in volunteer/community service activities or organizations

How to apply

1. Click the Apply Now button above to go to MyScholarship.
2. Click Create New Account and follow the instructions.
3. Once logged in, type "ALPHA" in the Access Code box and click Enter Code.
4. Review the information on the Application page, then click Apply.
5. Complete all required fields and click Submit Application.